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Monday, November 11, 2013

THE WORLD OF MOTORCYCLE VESTS AND MOTORCYCLE SADDLEBAGS DEMYSTIFIED

Keywords:
Motorcycle Saddlebags

Introduction

While riding
a motorcycle provided with a motorcycle
saddlebag, your primary concerns would be safety from the weather and
preventing bodily harm. You would also require protecting your elbows and spine
during an accident. Motorcycle vests would cater to all these needs and more. These are available in many distinct types
namely the leather jackets, textile jackets, denim jackets, Kevlar jackets,
corduroy jackets, nylon jackets. But the ideal jacket would be the one with a
500 denier outer shell provided with some extra corduroy or Kevlar in their
joints.

Leather
Motorcycle Vests

This is the
most useful motorcycle vest, which not only provides all round protection, but
also protects from minor abrasions and injuries during an accident. These are
also available with built in or removable armor. An unlined motorcycle vest
keeps you cool when driving in hot temperatures whereas a lined vest will keep
you warm when the weather around is cool. Although, leather vests prevent us
from getting wet during the rainy season, prolonged exposure to water will make
them stiff and smelly. Wearing leather vests under direct sunlight for long
periods may lead to its sticking to our skin.

Textile
Motorcycle Vests

These vests
are more preferred by people who drive in warm weather. They are made out of
synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester, which make it light-weight and
cooler compared to other types of motorcycle vests. Although, these motorcycle
vests provide less protection during accidents, their armored variety can
provide extra protection in the elbows and back. Textile Motorcycle vests with
a reflective material make you more visible on the road. Caring for these is
relatively easy, with the availability of washing machines in today’s times.

Denim
Motorcycle Vests

They behave
just like leather jackets and provide the same benefits that are obtained from
leather motorcycle vests. Denim being a durable fabric, it provides better
protection during an accident as compared to the textile variety. Being a
breathable fabric, it helps keep our body cool. All round air circulation is
allowed by their zippered version. When driving in cooler climes, a denim
jacket with a fleece lining is preferred. Denim jackets are not waterproof so
they will not protect you from the rains. But these jackets are eminently
washable.

Thus we can
conclude that the motorcycle vests are a very useful riding accessory.

About Me

I am a graduate civil engineer with 15 years of industry experience and a diploma in construction contracts management.

I am also a freelance article writer. I can write articles on all topics ranging from project management, civil engineering, procurement, human resources, marketing, finance, health and well being, social media, etc.